Name of the tech-tools

Since its independence Armenia has undertaken the transition path towards democracy. In order to achieve the goal Armenia has been joining different European structures, undertaking international obligations and reforms aimed at democratic principles. Among such commitments is the Open Government Partnership (OGP). In the framework of the OGP Armenia aims at establishing more transparent and open state bodies and create a platform for citizens' participation. The OGP aims at giving the people of the Republic of Armenia to gain an easier access to the public information that they are concerned about. The OGP creates mechanisms of accountability of the Armenian Government. The main goal is to raise awareness of the citizens about the activities of the Government. It is an important instrument for deepening democracy and involvement of citizens in civil and governmental processes.

This research aims at looking on the process that goes in the framework of the Open Government Partnership in Armenia. To show what the Government of the RA has done and what still needs to be done. It shows the online tech tools that are already available and function. The Research also introduces the results of interviews regarding the OGP in Armenia with the civil society and government representatives and journalists.

Chapter 1

Name of the tech-tools	Type of organization (governmental, NGO) Please use for this the complete name and the logo Official Website of the public notifications of the Republic of Armenia run by the Ministry of Justice
The website (ex: www. azdarar.am)
Short summary (presentation of the main facilities)	The public notification system (www.azdarar.am) allows posting in an online system the announcements of citizens or organizations of cases stipulated by the legislation. Notifications include job announcements, reports, notifications, declarations, decisions and are uploaded by state institutions and legal persons
Level of usage (e.g. traffic statistics)
Launch date	2007
Media coverage
Main target group
Available in other languages	Arm
Free access or paid subscriptions	Free access
Open sources/Open data (please insert the link of the code if its available)	Yes/No
Financial resources. Please explain if the tech-tool is using public resources or private resources
Name of the tech-tools	Type of organization (governmental, NGO) Please use for this the complete name and the logo Electronic Government of the Republic of Armenia, run by the Government of the RA
The website (ex: www.e-gov.am)
Short summary (presentation of the main facilities)	The website brings together the electronic governance tools and databases of the Armenian state agencies as well as provides comfortable environment for their use. It publishes governmental expenditures, Decrees and Protocols. The website allows sending a letter to the Government and tracking the application.
Level of usage (e.g. traffic statistics)
Launch date	2010
Media coverage
Main target group
Available in other languages	Arm, Eng (partially)
Free access or paid subscriptions	Free access
Open sources/Open data (please insert the link of the code if its available)	Yes/No
Financial resources. Please explain if the tech-tool is using public resources or private resources	Government of the RA

Name of the tech-tools	Type of organization (governmental, NGO) Please use for this the complete name and the logo State Electronic Payment System
The website (ex: www. e-payments.am)
Short summary (presentation of the main facilities)	The Electronic Payment System gives you the opportunity to make online payments charged for the state fees, local duties, the administrative penalties or services provided by state and local self-government bodies.
Level of usage (e.g. traffic statistics)
Launch date	2012
Media coverage
Main target group
Available in other languages	Arm
Free access or paid subscriptions	Free access
Open sources/Open data (please insert the link of the code if its available)	Yes/No
Financial resources. Please explain if the tech-tool is using public resources or private resources